My wife and I do not have children. But we do have a precious little dog named Muy-Muy. He is now a fourteen-and-a-half-year-old Maltese, known to be the smartest breed of small dogs. Muy-Muy loves
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Ever-Present God
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 NIV). There are times in our lives when the pain is so great, the sorrow so intense, the confusion so overwhelming that
Read moreWritten on My Heart
Love is magical. It’s written on my heart…and if we believe in miracles, it could last forever. Storybook endings Imagine those blissful moments of young love. The unassuming girl finally embraces her knight in shining
Read moreHow Cultivating Gratitude Might Lead Us to True Worship
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude and worship Gratitude and mindfulness. Two catchphrases of this decade that still warrant deeper exploration or definitions.
Read moreFaith Over Fear
Fear over faith or faith over fear? You choose. Fear says: Life changes. Change hurts. I’ll stay where I am. God says: Chance change. Grow through pain. I’m with you all the way.
Read moreDo You Have to Follow Rules for God?
Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
Read moreGod’s Love in the Midst of Pain
We’ve all asked, “Why does a loving God allow diseases, viruses, and suffering? How do we find God’s love when we’re hurting?” It’s a legitimate question. Though I’ve done my heart-work before on this, an
Read morePruning from God’s Perspective
After a major life upheaval, we find ourselves renting a house in a small town in Oklahoma. When we set out, I thought we would end up finding an apartment. One thing I wanted to
Read moreCome Sit a Spell
In a guest bedroom, filled with pictures and family treasures, sits an old straight-back chair with a woven seat. The rear legs show wear from decades of propping against Granny Beasley’s front porch wall. It
Read moreCHILD SPONSORSHIP – FAITH IN ACTION
SPONSORSHIP – FAITH IN ACTION Our daughter Grace held a photo of a girl in her hand. Winter Jam 2013, the Holt-sponsored Christian concert tour, was revving up as the Newsboys played “We Believe.” Is this
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